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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Hunt for Irish man suspected of brutal murder of wife & 3 kids in Oz as cops ‘still hopeful' for answers decades later
AUSTRALIAN cops are looking for the help of the Irish public in solving a 55-year-old quadruple murder cold case. On July 2, 1970, the bodies of Therese Crawford and her three children Kathryn, James and Karen were found murdered in their car. Advertisement 4 Elmer Kyle Crawford is suspected of killing his wife and kids in Australia 4 Cops believe he might be hiding out in Ireland Her husband, Elmer Kyle Crawford, is the only suspect He had emigrated to the country in his 20s, after leaving In a bizarre case, the bodies were found after a family of tourists travelling the Great Ocean Road discovered the car 20m over a cliff at Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell. Advertisement It hadn't yet dropped to the water but the front of the car was crushed, and a hose running from the exhaust was stuck inside the front window. When emergency services were finally able to access the car, they found the four bodies inside, covered with blankets and a tarpaulin, with random items, including biscuits, strewn around. They later discovered Therese, 35, was also pregnant with her fourth child. Her husband Elmer was missing and it came about in the investigation that two weeks before they were killed, he and his wife had drafted new wills which left a large sum of money to him if his family died. Police said Elmer had created an electrocution device, used a 49ft length of lead and alligator clips, which he attached to his wife's earlobs and fingers as she slept. Advertisement He also electrocuted Kathryn and James and struck them with hammers, while the youngest, Karen, was beaten to death with a hammer, which was placed in the car alongside the bodies. At the time of their deaths, Kathryn was 13, James was eight and Karen was six-years-old. LAST SIGHTING A 1971 inquest into the deaths stated Elmer was responsible for them and it was believed that he hoped to stage the scene as if Therese had murdered the kids and then used the fumes from the hose to take her own life in a murder-suicide. Elmer was last seen at the family home in the afternoon on the day the bodies were discovered. He has reportedly been spotted in Western Australia, New Zealand, Advertisement But despite extensive searches, police have never been able to locate him. In one instance in 1994, a former associate of Elmer was holidaying in Perth and is believed to have spoken to him. Elmer appeared not to recognise the associate and claimed to be on holidays from New Zealand. He was born in Canada to an Irish woman, who left him to grow up with his grandparents in Australian police have issued a digitised photo of what Elmer would look like now, which they are circulating around the globe amid the possibility that he may have fled as far afield as Ireland. If he was still alive, Elmer would be around 95-years-old. Despite whether he is still alive or has passed away, investigators remain keen to find out where Elmer has been since his family's murder. Advertisement 'STILL HOPEFUL' Detective Inspector Dean Thomas from the Victoria Police Homicide Squad told 'The investigation into the deaths of Therese, Kathryn, James and Karen Crawford in July 1970 remains open. 'While nearly 55 years have passed since they were located deceased in the family vehicle at Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell, Homicide Squad detectives have not given up hope that the case may be solved one day. "It is likely that he has changed his appearance in order to disguise his identity". 'Police also continue to seek information on the current whereabouts of Elmer Crawford, who is believed to be responsible for the death of his pregnant wife and three children. 'If he were still alive today, Elmer would be aged in his 90s. Advertisement 'Anyone with information in relation to the murders or the disappearance of Elmer Crawford is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by submitting a confidential crime report at 4 The bodies of Therese Crawford and her three children were found murdered in their car Releasing the age enhanced photo of Elmer in 2008, police announced a $100,000 reward for information on his whereabouts. At the time, Detective Sergeant Peter Harrington from the Victoria Police Homicide Squad said: "There have been a number of sightings of Elmer over the years, which leads us to believe that he is still alive and living interstate to avoid detection. "It is likely that he has changed his appearance in order to disguise his identity. He previously worked as an unqualified electrician and even though would now be of retirement age, it is possible he still does a bit of this type of work on the side". Advertisement He added: "This was a particularly horrific incident which effectively erased an entire family. "Therese, Kathryn, James and Karen deserve some answers and we believe somebody out there has information that will bring those people responsible to justice". FAMILY BACKGROUND Therese was from Ipswich in Queensland and came from a large family. She moved to Melbourne to pursue a nursing career and that's where she met Elmer. The pair had a whirlwind romance and wed quickly before building their home. Advertisement Locals told media after the deaths that Elmer was an unusual character and somewhat of a loner. He was an unqualified electrician and a cook on the side, but it's understood he amassed a decent sum of financial savings and some land in Queensland. Author of Almost Perfect: The true story of the Crawford family murders, Greg Fogarty interviewed a number of neighbours and friends of the Crawford family. He said friends of the Crawfords told him that despite being known as a quiet man, Elmer was known to have outbursts of anger, including one time he smashed up his car in a fit of rage when it was causing him trouble. Anybody with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 4 The Loch Ard Gorge, Victoria, Australia, where the family's car was discovered Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement
Irish Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Post
Australian multinational Macquarie acquires energy company Erova
AUSTRALIAN multinational investment company Macquarie has announced the acquisition of energy services company Erova Energy Group. Erova, a renewable asset optimisation company operating in Britain and Ireland with capabilities across Europe, will continue to operate from its offices in Dublin and London. Macquarie says that its support and experience can help Erova to fulfil its potential of scaling its platform both in existing markets and internationally. "Erova is uniquely positioned in its ability to offer four key services to clients including PPAs, route to market, balancing services, and energy supply logistics," said Rishil Patel, Senior Managing Director at Macquarie. "This is a strategic acquisition for Macquarie that will help unlock barriers to Erova's growth." 'Highly-attractive proposal' Erova services a growing portfolio of wind, solar, waste-to-energy and battery storage assets with power purchase agreements (PPAs), market access, balancing services, as well as providing meter registration services. More recently, it expanded into renewable energy supply for industrial and commercial customers in Ireland through Erova Energy Supply. "Given the UK and Irish Governments' ambitions to have substantially all energy generation from clean power by 2030, we believe demand for innovative renewable asset trading services will continue to grow," said Nick Williams, Co-CEO at Erova. "Bringing together Erova's existing platform and highly-skilled and experienced team, and combining it with Macquarie's balance sheet strength, access to capital and market-leading access to power trading liquidity, presents a highly-attractive proposal for both existing and new renewable asset owners." See More: Dublin, Erova, Macquarie
India Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Tim David's historic century powers Australia to T20I series win vs West Indies
Tim David lit up Warner Park with a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing the fastest T20I century ever by an Australian as the visitors sealed the five-match series against the West Indies. Australia now lead 3-0, following a commanding six-wicket win on Friday, July 25 (Saturday, July 26 local time) in Basseterre, St reached his century in just 37 balls, obliterating the previous record held by Josh Inglis (43 balls vs Scotland, 2023). His innings — an electrifying 100 laced with six fours and 11 towering sixes — powered Australia to a daunting target of 215 with a staggering 23 balls to Indies vs Australia, 3rd T20I Highlights The chase not only showcased David's dominance but also marked Australia's fourth-highest successful run chase in men's T20Is, underlining their ruthless form and sealing the series in Hope carries West IndiesPut in to bat first, West Indies skipper Shai Hope rose to the occasion, smashing his maiden T20I century in style. Hope anchored the innings with a fluent 102 off 57 balls*, an effort studded with eight fours and six sixes, staying unbeaten till the FASTEST T20I 50 IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORY!Tim David absolutely monsters his way to the half-century off 16 every ball of Australia's tour of the West Indies live on ESPN on Disney+ ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) July 26, 2025He found an explosive ally in Brandon King, who launched into the Australian attack with a 36-ball 62, hammering three fours and six sixes. The duo stitched together a dominant 125-run stand for the opening wicket in just 11.4 overs, giving the hosts a dream the carnage, Sean Abbott stood out with the ball for Australia, delivering a superb spell of 4-0-21-0 at a miserly economy of just 5.25, keeping things in check even without a wicket to David goes berserk in St KittsAustralia's chase wasn't all smooth sailing. Despite a brisk 65 runs in the powerplay, the visitors lost three early wickets, with skipper Mitchell Marsh (22), Glenn Maxwell (20), and Josh Inglis (15) all getting starts but failing to convert. Cameron Green never found his rhythm, scratching his way to 11 off 14 before falling to Romario Shepherd, who picked up two key century for Australia3rd fastest in T20I historyTim David, the Goliath of this format (@Vk18xCr7) July 26, 2025With Australia reeling at 87/4, Tim David and Mitchell Owen turned the game on its head. The pair unleashed a match-winning 128-run partnership for the fifth wicket, tearing into the West Indies attack. While David's record-breaking ton stole the headlines, Owen played the perfect supporting role, hammering a rapid 36 off just 16 fittingly finished the job, glancing Shepherd for a boundary through fine leg to seal a sensational chase — and the series — in emphatic fashion.- Ends
The 42
6 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Australian O'Connor wins Tour de France stage 18 as Pogacar extends lead
AUSTRALIAN BEN O'CONNOR won stage 18 of the Tour de France with a world-class climb over three Alpine mountains on Thursday as defending champion Tadej Pogacar extended his race lead on Jonas Vingegaard. Starting the day with a deficit of 4min 15sec, second-placed Vingegaard attacked a massive 71km out. Pogacar tracked him and eventually dropped the Dane to gain another 11sec on the Team Visma rider who won the 2022 and 2023 Tour de France. Advertisement Ireland's Ben Healy remains inside the top 10 of the general classification, sitting ninth, 25′ 41' off Pogacar. Healy finished 17th today in 5hrs 13′ 15' — 9′ 28' behind O'Connor. You can view the classifications here Jayco Alula's stage winner O'Connor said he was relieved to win again four years after his triumph in the Alps at Tignes. 'It's amazing to win here and I'm relieved to get a win for the team,' said a beaming O'Connor, who rode at a steady pace all the way up the final climb. Team UAE's Pogacar is now on the cusp of a fourth Tour de France title, after reversing the roles and sitting on Vingegaard's wheel and wasting little energy. Vingegaard was subdued atop the Col de La Loze. 'It was brutal, I've never lived anything so hard. The team did well and we had a good plan, but I couldn't take any time off Tadej,' he said. Friday's majestic five mountain slog amidst the imposing panoramas between Albertville and La Plaigne will be the last chance for a reversal of fortunes with 60km of steep slopes to negotiate. The race ends Sunday in Paris with the finish line at the Champs Elysees after three climbs to the Sacre Coeur Basilica on the cobbled lanes of Montmartre. – © AFP 2025
The 42
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Samu forced to withdraw from Lions' final midweek match
AUSTRALIAN BACK ROW Pete Samu will not be allowed to play for the First Nations & Pasifika XV in the Lions' last midweek fixture on Tuesday due to the regulations surrounding the fixture. Wallabies-capped Samu was named in the First Nations & Pasifika XV squad for this game but has now been forced to withdraw. The Lions were initially scheduled to play the Melbourne Rebels on Tuesday, but the Super Rugby franchise folded last year. Advertisement That meant a replacement opponent for the Lions needed to be found, with Rugby Australia proposing the First Nations & Pasifika XV. It's understood that the Lions insisted on strict regulations around the players who would be eligible for the game, specifying that they had to have played Super Rugby in 2025. It's believed that was partly so the First Nations & Pasifika XV squad couldn't load up with international-calibre players from outside Australia, providing the Lions with a bruising challenge when the Test series was already underway. 33-year-old Samu played for Bordeaux in the French Top 14 this season but has signed for the Waratahs ahead of next season. As such, it was hoped that he might be allowed to feature for the First Nations & Pasifika XV, but he is not eligible according to the regulations for this match on Tuesday. Samu already played against the Lions for the AUNZ Invitational XV last weekend, with that match subject to different regulations. News of Samu being forced to withdraw has gone down badly in Australia, given that Lions CEO Ben Calveley expressed concerns about the quality of the opposition in the pre-Test warm-up games soon after the tourists had arrived on Australian soil.
